For Sale: 54cm Cannondale CAAD7 Seaco Optimo

Bah.

I love this frameset. It suited me. Had loads of complements whilst on it. Rides really, really nicely. Awesome Cannondale / Saeco colourway.

And Saeco make coffee machines. What's not to love?

But I have to sell it. Why? Because I always opted to ride this, and not the bike on which I have a power meter, which is just plain stupid.

I paid £180 for it and I'd like that back please for the frameset, headset and seatpost clamp.

Condition: very, very good. No chips in paintwork.

Two things of note:

• Small ding in top-tube. Wasn't me, hasn't got worse.
  
• Forks have enough steerer for stem + small spacer. So you'd better like it slammed.
  
  

Other things you should know:

• Bottom bracket is, curiously, BSA
  
• Seatpost is 27.2
  
• Fork is 'Ultra' - i.e. carbon, alu mix
  
  
  

Collect it from Paddington before I change my mind.

Photos here. How I had it built up:

Ahh! very interested, what is the weight of frame and fork Howard, can't seem to find it online.

Also is this the Geo?

Yeah Modern CAAD8 geo will do. It's also the same as the six13

Weight is light-as. I think the CAAD7 frame is actually the lightest CAAD, but this one has a rather porky ultra fork. But the package together is light enough to build it up sub 7kg.

Ah mate! Great frame this and looks ace in the flesh. GLWS

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http://weightweenies.starbike.com/listings/components.php?type=roadframes

Seems like there's a few nice 'dales floating around here recently, doesn't need to be said but this would make a great little project.

Sorely tempted but would probably want a different fork for both weight and another 1-2cm of steerer. Might go home an play with a tape measure and try to convince myself it will work but probably out.

glws.

Edit: Unless you want to split frame and fork, which is obviously unlikely.

Hello all. First time/long time, etc etc. Just got into cycling after a brief flirtation at Uni...

Always promised myself a Cannondale when my Dad's mate swished by on his fancy red mtb when I was about 11 years old. I'm 5'8", 75kgish - I know this is massively subjective, but would this frame suit? What height are you Howard? Taverymuch.

*Can't PM as I'm in the nursery...

Why couldn't this be bigger slightly.

Taba - I don't think parting it out would work. But it would look pretty good with an EC90...

Always promised myself a Cannondale when my Dad's mate swished by on his fancy red mtb when I was about 11 years old. I'm 5'8", 75kgish - I know this is massively subjective, but would this frame suit? What height are you Howard? Taverymuch.

I'm 5.8 - 31" inseam with a short torso. Fitted me well - always nice to have the stem slammed at 0 degree and still be super comfy.

[QUOTE=Howard;3757114]Taba - I don't think parting it out would work. But it would look pretty good with an EC90...QUOTE]

Pretty much exactly what I was thinking!

Any chance I could come and give it a look Howard? As I said, I'm new here so can't PM - Is it possible for you to PM me?

Also stumbled upon your CaadX - needing a steed for a supported tour (Rotterdam - Istanbul) that I've signed up for in early Sept, and the bike I was intending to go with has ended up not working out as hoped. I might be up for taking both off you...

Hey Tapdown - post your email here and ill drop you a line. Otherwise just make a few posts elsewhere then PM me - I think you only need to make three posts. Check out the nursery thread.

Have to wait 24hrs and make 3 posts. Can't wait that long!

I've emailed you - might be worth editing your post and removing the email address.

Howard...

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I'm sorry :(

Was hoping you or Dicki might want it.

Tis a sad day.

5 dorrah

Sold to tapdown.

Sorry guys : /

But I'm confident he'll put it to good use.

Aye, she's a beaut. Sorry to everyone else. I promise I'll treat her well...

Aye, she's a beaut. Sorry to everyone else. I promise I'll treat her well...

If you change your mind, please write me!

That is awesome, glad it's gone, because I'd buy it, not that I need it, just because it's so cheap.

Nah - if it was the bb30 version with the time full carbon fork then maybe. I haven't seen one of these go for more than £210 on eBay.